Meet the designer turning classic Venetian glass into modern art

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Published 2024-07-06
Venetian glass is perhaps the most famous glass in the world. The island of Murano became the glass-making center of Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries, creating art that was so popular it was sought out by royals well into the 19th century. Today, the intricate pieces are still in demand, and one entrepreneur is making waves by turning an old world craft into modern day art. Dana Jacobson has more.

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All Comments (21)
  • @C_M_R
    I visited Murano and this shop a few weeks ago. Watching the process in person was so hypnotizing,
  • @jimrebr
    I know Dale Chahuli’s glass work, so I was not surprised that he was Roberto’s inspiration for glass work. Roberto is a true Artist, yes it takes Math and Science to make Art, that has been my experience and I have been doing Art since I was 2-3 years old, my mother was such a wonderful artist. She just passed away 3-19-2024, at her funeral, my son’s special memory was of my mom sitting with him when he was 5, while they talked and drew, he said he was amazed at his grandmother’s drawing, it hung in his bedroom for 10 years, hopefully I still have it. I miss my mom, we took her to the Bellagio Hotel/Casino, to view his ceiling Art and Dale was their in the lobby, I was star struck, I have loved Dale Chahuli’s glass art since the 1980’s.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  • @benstevens3467
    This is great, my family and I just visited Morano Tuesday
  • @craiganczelowitz7225
    I had collaborated with many Murano glassmakers around 20 years ago and was sad to hear of their recent troubles (and potential end to such a legacy.) Happy to see this new new creative initiative and hope it inspires others to enter the time-honored craft
  • @Darci3333
    I will never be able to afford a piece of this art.....but I sure would love to be able to❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  • @BedStuyDOD62
    We visited Murano a few years ago, it was beautiful, there was even a tree made of Murano glass.
  • @maxlinder5262
    That man in the ...Gym shark...ad .. pretty good 😊💯... just my opinion
  • @michaelg.1832
    Glass blowing is an art.. It's not that easy to do, I try it... So I have respect for the Master Glass Artist....
  • @mandcbruce
    I was thinking of Dale Chihuly's art during the interview!
  • @user-wp7sw4gp4j
    Just FYI, Netflix has a TV series called 'Blown Away' that is a glass-blowing competition. You'll see & learn a lot!
  • @jazziered142
    Chihuly's glass is amazing. He is in my top five of artists I love.
  • @Ddal0ceano
    So beautifully amazing work. Wondering if they need protective gear. No gloves, heat resistant clothing, boots?